Patents by Inventor Philippe Fussler

Philippe Fussler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5339576
    Abstract: A modulable wall system is shown including panels that are flexibly hinged to each other along vertical main frame sections. Each individual panel consists of a flat core made of a light material and is peripherally limited by a rigid area. The rigid area is provided for connecting vertical main frame sections to upper and lower horizontal main frame sections. The vertical main frame sections have grooves along their vertical sides for linking and hinging with adjacent panels and the lower horizontal main frame sections have support feet threadedly connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Steelcase Strafor (S.A.)
    Inventor: Philippe Fussler
  • Patent number: 5328289
    Abstract: A system for positioning and retaining in place an article of modular furniture in the form of a slab upon the upper face of a rest block comprises an intermediate piece and a fastener. The intermediate piece has a horizontal plate an arcuate heel extending upwardly from the upper face perpendicular to the plate at one end thereof, the shape and dimensions of the heel being the same as a concave recess provided in the external edge of the slab. The lower face of the plate includes a locking mechanism for locking the plate into a recess in the upper face of the rest block. The heel has a hole therethrough positioned to align with a hole in the concave recess in the external edge of the slab. The fastener includes a locking stud and a head, the head having a vertical planar part and a horizontal part which fully close the concave recess in the external edge of the slab when the stud is forced into the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Steelcase Strafor (S.A.)
    Inventor: Philippe Fussler
  • Patent number: 5318259
    Abstract: A column adapted to be used in a modular construction system for office furniture, comprises a lower portion configured to support a horizontal working surface of the modular construction system and defines a guiding channel for guiding wires connected to electrical apparatus received on the horizontal working surface, and an upper portion positioned above and extending beyond the lower portion and defines a guiding channel for the wires connected to the electrical apparatus. A pair of adjoining vertical walls of the upper portion define a rear corner. The vertical walls have vertical edges which have grooves therein. A connector block is slidably movable in the rear corner of the upper portion. The connector block has a plurality of electrical connectors mounted therein as an assembly. The connector block is selectively removable at will. A vertical front face is slidably mounted along the grooves in a vertical edges of the vertical walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Steelcase Strafor (S.A.)
    Inventor: Philippe Fussler
  • Patent number: 4856242
    Abstract: A unique space partition arrangement creates either private, three-dimensional work stations or rooms, or a covered entryway for open office space. The module provides workers with the sensation of having their very own private room, even within extremely large, open office plans, thereby alleviating "close work" fatigue. The office module includes two sidewal panels which are positioned in a generally vertical, oppositely facing orientation, and are supported in a spaced apart and freestanding condition. A ceiling has opposite end edges connected with the upper edges of the sidewall panels, and spans the sidewall panels. The office module has a height and girth which are substantially smaller that the respective dimensions of the open office space, so that the office module can be easily transported and placed at any desired location within the room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Edmond Trimborn, Philippe Fussler